Landscape Architecture Awards

Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space by Fiona Robbé Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Playspace Design, Rotary Clubs of Nedlands, Subiaco and West Perth, City of Nedlands and Earthcare Landscapes

Hobart Legacy Park Community Hub by Playce

Aboriginal Nation

Whadjuk Group, Noongar Nation

Location

Dalkeith, Western Australia

Client

City of Nedlands

Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space — Fiona Robbé Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Playspace Design, Rotary Clubs of Nedlands, Subiaco and West Perth, City of Nedlands, and Earthcare Landscapes JURY COMMENT

This community-backed project sets a benchmark for inclusive playground design. The project has been a labour of dedication for Fiona Robbé Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Playspace Design and has involved an extensive planning and advocacy period. At the heart of the project’s inception was a desire to provide a nature-based play space that fostered inclusive relationships between people of all ages, genders, cultures and abilities. The jury applauds the efforts of every collaborator in achieving an exceptionally high standard in universal and inclusive design principles.

Project team Fiona Robbé Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Playspace Design, Rotary Clubs of Nedlands, Subiaco and West Perth, City of Nedlands, and Earthcare Landscapes Photographer Francis Burke

Aboriginal Nation

South-east Nation and Mouheneener Tribe

Location

Queens Domain, Tasmania

Client

Hobart City Council

Hobart Legacy Park Community Hub — Playce JURY COMMENT

The inclusive design of Legacy Park in Hobart acknowledges that anyone, at any age, may wish to play. Parkour equipment, natural play spaces and clustered fitness spaces have been integrated to offer accessible ways for all generations to engage in activities that promote better health and wellbeing. Additional facilities, including a woodfired pizza oven with dining pavilion, amphitheatre and open lawn spaces, make it clear that Legacy Park has been designed with the community in mind. This project is a shining example of the numerous benefits of intergenerational play spaces.

Landscape architect Playce Architect Field Labs Engineer KBI Hydraulic and electrical consultant ASC Engineers Photographer Alastair Bett